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Aguillar Family History

Aguillar Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Aguilar, Aguillard, Aguila, Aguillon, Aguiar, Alvillar, Aquilar

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Where is the Aguillar family from?

You can see how Aguillar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aguillar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Aguillar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Aguillar families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Aguillar's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Aguillar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aguillar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Aguillar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aguillar. 77% of Aguillar men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Aguillar women worked as a Housework.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    77%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Baker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Aguillar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 683 census records available for the last name Aguillar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aguillar census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 495 immigration records available for the last name Aguillar. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 77 military records available for the last name Aguillar. For the veterans among your Aguillar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aguillar lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Aguillar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Aguillar in 1968 was 91, and 68 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Aguillar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aguillar ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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